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This press release replaces the release issued on May 20, 2026, at 3:37 p.m. ET to correct the video link.

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / AutoShow Winnipeg has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Truck Sales & Leasing in the Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers category for Winnipeg. This recognition highlights the dealership's strong reputation for quality inventory, industry expertise, and a reliable, customer-focused buying experience.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Matt's Home Services has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Pressure Washing category for Vancouver. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to quality service, customer satisfaction, and dependable property maintenance solutions.

SURREY, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Westgroup Financial Management Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Financial Planning category. This recognition reflects the firm's commitment to delivering comprehensive, client-focused financial strategies and long-term wealth solutions.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Riders Plus Insurance has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Insurance - Home and Auto category for Toronto Central, further strengthening the company's position as one of Ontario's most recognized and trusted insurance brokerages.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that My Appliance Store Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Home Appliances category for Central Toronto. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to delivering a seamless, full-service experience backed by expert guidance and reliable service.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Dalhousie Station Foot Clinic has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Podiatrist / Foot Clinic category for Southern Alberta. This recognition reflects the clinic's strong reputation for clinical expertise, patient-centered care, and consistent service within the Calgary community.

AURORA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce that Principal Roofing & Exterior Contractors has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Roofing category for York Region. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to delivering reliable service, transparent communication, and high-quality workmanship for homeowners across the region.

CINCINNATI, OH / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Wimberg Landscaping has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Landscape Contractors category. This recognition reflects the company's long-standing commitment to quality service, professional execution, and comprehensive property care.

Independent analysis confirms HealthJoy saves $327 per employee per year by influencing heavy utilizers and high-volume care categories

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Outdoor Makeover and Living Spaces has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Outdoor Design Builds category. This recognition comes as the company celebrates 25 years of helping homeowners reimagine and enhance their outdoor living spaces.

Company supports renewable energy procurement, certificate sourcing, and transaction execution across international EAC markets including RECs, I-RECs, and Guarantees of Origin

Phase 2 Sampling and Mapping Program Identifies Extensive Vein Corridors, Structural Intersections, and Widespread Epithermal Textures Ahead of Planned Phase 1 Drill Program

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G) (the "Company", or "Stillwater") reports results of rhodium ("Rh") assays from the 2025 resource expansion drill campaign and highlights chromium defined at the Company's 100%-owned Stillwater West project in Montana, USA.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Jade Leader Corp, ("Jade Leader" or the "Company") announces a review and summary of its non-jade, critical minerals properties which, in a robust and growing critical mineral exploration cycle were re-assessed with a view of generating non-dilutive capital to the Company through potential sale or options. The properties include the Tell property, Mayo Mining District, Yukon (Zn-Ag, Ni, Co, Mn) and Black Lake leases, Saskatchewan (Uranium, Molybdenum).

Positioning its AI Event Operating System as the Next-Generation Platform to Drive Sponsor Revenue, Real-Time Engagement, and Data Intelligence at Scale

Cert Center Canada has streamlined Horizon Aircraft's dual-use readiness as Canada prioritizes domestic aircraft procurement to boost national security

AMD Telemedicine software and related systems now fully integrated; UniDoc Connect used at more than 800 sites across 48 countries

SURREY, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / INEO Tech Corp. (TSXV:INEO)(OTCQB:INEOF) (the "Company" or "INEO"), a retail technology company modernizing store entrance infrastructure through connected loss prevention, digital media and operational intelligence solutions, today announced it will release its financial results for the Company's fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Highlights:First drilling at Golden Lion since 2021, with 4,000 meters in 12 holes plannedDrilling to focus on Golden Lion Main Zone (GL1), where final 2021 holes returned best-ever intercepts - GL21-024 66 m of 1.36 g/t gold and 11 g/t silver and GL21-025 11.3 m of 5.4 g/t gold and 62 g/t silver (see News November 16th, 2021)Geophysics, geochemistry and mapping to target a large-scale copper system in the northDrilling starts in June, with all contractors and technical staff committed

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Silver Storm Mining Ltd. ("Silver Storm" or the "Company") (TSXV:SVRS)(OTCQX:SVRSF)(FSE:SVR), is pleased to announce drill results from the diamond drilling program at the Company's 100%-owned La Parrilla Silver Mine Complex ("La Parrilla") located in Durango State, Mexico. Drill results in this release are from the C550 and C535 Zones within the past-producing Quebradillas mine.

BUENOS AIRES, AR / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / NOA Lithium Brines Inc. (TSXV:NOAL)(Frankfurt:N7N) ("NOA" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated April 23, 2026, the Company's drilling contractor, Hidrotec S.A., has completed mobilization of two drilling rigs for NOA's 2026 exploration drilling campaign at its flagship Rio Grande Project (the "Project") in Salta Province, Argentina. Site preparation activities, including construction of well pads, have been completed, and drilling is expected to commence early next week.

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (TSX-V:CRE)(OTCQX:CRECF)(FSE:F12) ("Critical Elements" or the "Corporation") is pleased to provide the last assay results and an update on its Phase 1 Winter 2026 drill program, at the 100% owned Rose West Discovery ("Rose West"), located in Eeyou Istchee, Québec.

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES (INCLUDING ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS, ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA), OR ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.Mkango Resources Ltd. Announces the Filing of Registration Statement by Mkango Rare Earths Limited on Form F-4 in Connection with Proposed Business CombinationKey HighlightsMkango Rare Earths Limited has filed a registration statement on Form F‑4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the previously announced proposed business combination with Crown PropTech Acquisitions. Mkango Rare Earths Limited will apply for a Nasdaq Stock Market listing, the approval of which is a condition to the closing of the proposed business combination.

Hundreds of companies raised a combined $70 billion by selling shares to the public in the United States last year.

Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 with the lofty goal of ferrying humans to Mars and colonizing Earth's neighboring planet.

Elon Musk defines himself as an engineer trying to save humanity, while his critics call him a far-right showman who overpromises and underdelivers.

Elon Musk's SpaceX rocketed toward Wall Street on Wednesday, filing plans for what could become the largest initial public offering in history as the company reportedly seeks to raise up to $75 billion on the public markets.

In Bolivia's administrative capital La Paz, a line of shoppers surge to get their hands on one of the chickens that have just been delivered to a poultry store.

Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an "ambitious" new era.